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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.74, 33,342.59 and 11,148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.74, 33,342.59 and 11,148.05 is: 16,697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.74 : 33,342.59 = 11,148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.74/33,342.59 = 11,148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.74x = 33,342.59 × 11,148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.74x = 371,704,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,704,638.00/22,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.77

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